| Death and Dying: A Reader Contributor(s): Earle, Sarah (Editor), Komaromy, Carol (Editor), Bartholomew, Caroline (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1847875106 ISBN-13: 9781847875105 Publisher: Sage Publishing Ltd OUR PRICE: $79.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2008 Annotation: This book draws together a range of both classic and newly commissioned pieces on the multidisciplinary study of death and dying. Organized into five parts, the book begins with a general exploration of the meaning of death, before moving on to consider caring at the end-of-life. Further readings explore the moral and ethical dilemmas in the context of death and dying. The fourth part of the book examines the issue of grief and ritual after death. The final part considers some of the issues that arise when researching the field of death and dying. By drawing together information, reflection, and experience this authoritative text will broaden your understanding of the subject area. The book is designed as a core text for students in nursing, medicine, social work, counseling, and health and social care. It will also be essential reading for all professionals and care givers who come into contact with death and bereavement. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Terminal Care - Medical | Nursing - General |
| Dewey: 362.175 |
| LCCN: 2008924627 |
| Series: Published in Association with the Open University |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.7" W x 9.4" (1.1 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book draws together a range of both classic and newly commissioned pieces on the multidisciplinary study of death and dying. Organized into five parts, the book begins with a general exploration of the meaning of death, before moving on to consider caring at the end-of-life. Further readings explore the moral and ethical dilemmas in the context of death and dying. The fourth part of the book examines the issue of grief and ritual after death. The final part considers some of the issues that arise when researching the field of death and dying. |